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K. W. POLLOCK OVERALL Filed March 4,- 1947 Dec. 27, 1949 Patented Dec. 27, 1949 Kenneth Follock, Fort Scott, l ians. ever reens-tens, 194%; sefiil (01v 2 22 7) 31 Claim.

M amvenaan relates aim teem erevemeras ia ave n ere" 1y". t6 thc6htrfi6ti6h ofitfiedflifriint part; which is known as the bib.

One of the objects of the present invention is to 'cbns'ti'uctthe bibwith aklarge pocket divided into two compartments and a smaller watch pocket to the-"onesitftfie center of the first :niention'ed "pocket; :andaiso hrovm' a fastenin means at the top of the pocket so th'at he wearer can not spik -the contents fromtlre epocket even if working in a bent-over position.

Still another object of theiiiivention steers- 'vide ahoveibll"thatwiil-provid a-ifiaximfi ""s'pafce 'forfthe pocket and'also id a con a-wan that --i's'-soii1ewhat 'quicker "to sewfon thesewiag machine'thantheprdinary overall bib.

Still another object of the invention is to provide the bib with a small watch pocket, wherein the rear wall of the pocket is formed on the rear surface of the bib, and then to provide a lining on the rear wall of the bib which forms the large pocket, or what might be termed the carry-all pocket, which is divided into two compartments.

Still another object of the invention is to so construct the overall bib that the slanting upper side walls of the bib may be folded over the upper portion of the rear lining forming the pocket, to thus securely bind the lining to the rear surface of the bib at its upper portion; while the lower end of the lining or rear wall of the pocket is caught in the bib binding at the bottom.

Still another object of the invention is to provide an overall bib construction that will provide a maximum size pocket together with a watch pocket that is to the one side of the bib where a watch will be less likely to be damaged than were it centrally of the bib, and also to provide means for fastening the upper end of the pocket to prevent the loss of articles carried in the pocket.

With these and other objects in view, the invention consists in certain new and novel features and combination of parts as will be hereafter more fully described and pointed out in the claim.

Referring now to the drawings, showing a'preferred embodiment,

Fig. 1 is a front view of the bib and a fragmentary portion of the overall,

Fig. 2 is a rear view of the same,

Fig. 3 is an enlarged, sectional view taken on line 33 of Fig. 1,

Fig. 4 is a vertical, sectional view taken on line l--4 of Fig. 1,

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portion of an overall I with its an": em: a i which "rams "a tibs'fif' for the packet, smug to be described -At the upper edges bib ah r ia-eie nwheaa ee tons 4 over which theloops on the straps (not th 1:. iv Hen asi sam th na teeers or s en,- ing the flap 3 to close the pocket hereafter to be mentioned.

As may be seen in Figs. 1, 3, 5 and 6, there is formed a watch pocket 6 in the bib 2 and this is made by stitching a piece of material to the rear face of the bib 2 to form the rear wall of the watch pocket 6, while the opening is on the front face of the bib 2 as may be seen at Hi. The lower edge of the opening is defined by the stitching l1.

By forming this watch pocket 6, as shown, on the back of the bib 2 it provides a separate pocket independent of the main pocket about to be mentioned; and it will be noticed that this pocket 6 is to one side of the center of the bib 2, so that the workman in carrying his watch in the watch pocket 6 is not so likely to damage it as if it were in the center or main pocket of the bib 2.

Referring to Fig. 2, for the moment, which is the rear face of the bib 2, there will be noticed fabric lining 'I which overlies, of course, the watch pocket 6. It will be noticed that the outer edges 8 of the bib 2 are turned back to bind in and secure the lining I in place, while the lower edge I 0 of the lining I is stitched under the binding strip 9.

There also may be seen the stitching l2 that terminates at a point partway up the center of the bib 2, so that there are in reality two small compartments in the large carry-all pocket H in the lower portion of the bib 2 as may be seen in Fig. 7.

By overlapping the edges 8 of the bib 2 at the top and running the stitching down the side walls I of the lining and catching the lower end under the binding strip 9 it is a simple matter to form the pocket I! and the work and the sewing are cut down to a minimum. Also, the pocket is much wider than in the ordinary form or overall.

As heretofore mentioned, the flap 3 is provided with snap fasteners 5 which will engage receptive portions on the front of the bib 2 so that when the flap 3 is fastened, it overlies the pocket H as shown in Fig. 3, and will prevent the loss of anything carried in the pocket when the workman bends over.

In Fig. 8, I have shown the flap 3 as thrown back so that the Workman can slide his hand into the pocket I l.

I preferably form the front of the bib 2 in sections l3 by overlapping the material and putting in the stitching as shown. This strengthens the material to form an extra-strong bib 2. The lining 1 forming the rear Wall is also overlapped and stitched as shown at M in Fig. 6.

From the foregoing it will be seen that I have formed the bib on the overall that provides a maximum size pocket which is divided at its bottom portion to form two separate compartments; and I have also formed a watch pocket to one side of the center of the bib, and also have provided a flap for locking the pocket to prevent the loss of articles carried in the pocket.

Finally, I have provided a pocket of maximum I width and strength, and wherein the assembling and stitching of the several parts is reduced to a minimum.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim is new and desire to secure by Letters a lining material formed of two stitched overlapping sections and stitched along its upper edges to the flap, the bib and lining material forming a pocket below the flap, said flap positioned slightly above the bib with its free lower edge overlapping said bib, the bib being open just below the flap for entrance to said pocket, means for fastening the flap to the bib material to lock said pocket, a watchpocket consisting of a further piece of lining interposed between the bib material and the first mentioned lining and to one side of the center of the bib, the bib material provided with an opening leading to said pocket, the lining material and the bib material stitched to each other centrally at a point slightly above thelower edge of the lining material to form separate compartments in said pocket, the material of the bib along its upper edges turned back to bind the upper portion of the watch pocket lining, and a reinforcing strip stitched to the first mentioned lining and the bib material to reinforce the lower edge of said first mentioned pocket.

KENNETH W. POLLOCK.

REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the file of this'patent:

UNITED STATES PATENTS Number Name Date 1,206,434 Gross Nov. 28, 1916 2,132,668 Wittmack Oct. 11, 1938 2,155,076 Berman Apr. 18, 1939 2,312,177 Lester Feb. 23, 1943 

